UK and US announce electronics ban on certain flights

The ban covers laptops, e-readers and almost any other electronic device except for phones and medical equipment

The US initiated the ban, apparently in response to a 'credible' terror threat from IS - banning larger electronic devices in the cabin on a number of direct inbound flights from countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco and the UAE. The UK followed suit soon afterwards with bans on flights from Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Tunisia.